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Keith Townsend

Technology / Executive Advisor

Keith Townsend is a highly respected technology executive and a thought leader in the enterprise IT space. Boasting a Master’s in IT Project Management from DePaul University, Keith has cultivated over 25 years of rich, hands-on experience in enterprise technology. His career spans many roles, and he has made impactful contributions across various sectors, including media, manufacturing, the federal government, financial services, and management consulting.
With nearly two decades of practitioner experience, Keith currently serves as a Global Advisor at Futurum Group, where he leverages his extensive knowledge to guide organizations through the complexities of technological advancement and digital transformation.

Recognized for his profound expertise, Keith’s advisory services are in high demand. He has built a reputation for delivering valuable insights that resonate deeply with IT professionals and business leaders. Beyond his advisory role, Keith is also the creator and host of a highly respected podcast and producer of video content that tackles critical issues in technology. His ability to distill intricate technical concepts into understandable and actionable advice has earned him a loyal following and respect as a trusted voice in the technology community.

Recent Insights, NEWS & RESEARCH:

July 23, 2025

Building the Right Data Architecture: Learn how to fine-tune AI models, host them securely, and train them on proprietary data sets.

Doug Oathout and Peter Lillian join Keith Townsend to discuss optimizing AI architecture, leveraging NVIDIA’s computing and Lenovo’s AI solutions....
Liquid-Cooled SSD: Solidigm and NVIDIA’s Innovative Solutions - Six Five Media at NVIDIA GTC
April 2, 2025

Liquid-Cooled SSD: Solidigm and NVIDIA’s Innovative Solutions – Six Five Media at NVIDIA GTC

Avi Shetty, Sr. Director at Solidigm, joins Keith Townsend to discuss the innovative liquid-cooled SSD solution developed in collaboration with NVIDIA, marking a significant advancement in high-performance computing....
Solidigm, CoreWeave, and Supermicro: Powering Next-Gen AI Cloud Solutions - Six Five Media at NVIDIA GTC
March 26, 2025

Solidigm, CoreWeave, and Supermicro: Powering Next-Gen AI Cloud Solutions – Six Five Media at NVIDIA GTC

Greg Matson, Jacob Yundt, and Vik Malyala discuss how Solidigm SSDs and Supermicro servers boost CoreWeave's cloud solutions, offering scalable and efficient AI computing power....
$100 Billion for OpenAI? - Six Five Webcast: Infrastructure Matters
February 19, 2025

$100 Billion for OpenAI? – Six Five Webcast: Infrastructure Matters

Keith Townsend and Dion Hinchcliffe discuss Intel's stock, AI ethics, DataRobot's acquisition, SAP and Databricks' partnership, Elon Musk's OpenAI offer, and CIOs' supply chain strategies in AI chips on this...
Accelerating GenAI Innovation - Six Five On the Road at AWS re:Invent
January 2, 2025

Accelerating GenAI Innovation – Six Five On the Road at AWS re:Invent

Ken Exner, CPO at Elastic, joins Keith Townsend to share insights on driving GenAI innovation. Explore how Elastic is shaping the future of AI and ML integration within its product...
Industry Investments and Unicorns! Data, AI, Security are Winners - Six Five Webcast: Infrastructure Matters
December 31, 2024

Industry Investments and Unicorns! Data, AI, Security are Winners – Six Five Webcast: Infrastructure Matters

In this episode, hosts explore the booming investment landscape within AI, data management, and cybersecurity sectors, discussing how these technologies are redefining industry benchmarks and paving the way for the...

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